Clinical Trial

Stereotactic MRI-guided Focused Ultrasound Mesencephalotomy

Study acronym: MRg-FUS
Recruiting
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Summary
This phase 1 multi-site study investigates the safety and initial effectiveness of focused ultrasound lesioning of the contralateral mesencephalon for severe, opioid-resistant pain associated with head and neck cancer and brachial cancer.
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT07405645
Lead Sponsor University of Virginia
Collaborators: Focused Ultrasound Foundation
Conditions Head Neck Cancer, Squamous Cell Cancer of Head and Neck (SCCHN), Cancer Pain
Enrollment 20 participants
Start Date 2026-02-15
Primary Completion 2028-12-31 (estimated)
Study Completion 2029-12-31 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2026-02-12